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EPA publishes Biodiversity Action Plan Update - May 21 2012, 11:00 AM The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its first biannual update of its Biodiversity Action Plan, to mark International Day for Biological Diversity on Tuesday 22nd May 2012
EPA releases preliminary study into the use of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) technology - May 11 2012, 10:00 AM The EPA has today published a report from a preliminary study on current knowledge about the environmental considerations and impacts of shale gas exploration and extraction, and in particular the use of hydraulic fracturing technology. The study: “Hydraulic Fracturing or ‘Fracking’: A Short Summary of Current Knowledge and Potential Environmental Impacts” was conducted by the University of Aberdeen.
Kerdiffstown Landfill Remediation Project Community Update – Number 10 - May 10 2012, 10:11 AM Wednesday 8th of February saw the completion of Phase I of the Site Investigation Programme at Kerdiffstown Landfill, with the successful completion of 24 boreholes across the site.
